BNP #73: The Upper Hand

Paul, Gaius, and a sickly Aristarchus flee from Ephesus after a brief farewell to the likes of Priscilla, Aquila, Epaphras and some of the other young Ephesian leaders. Acts 20:1-2; 2 Corinthians 1:8-...

24 Juli 202222min

Ephesus nearly riots and gathers in the Theater to protest Paul’s ministry Acts 19:28-41; 2 Timothy 4:5-8; Philippians 1:20-24; 1 Corinthians 15:30-31 Read Transcript

19 Apr 202220min

Dimitrius hosts a banquet for his trade guild, where he motivates his colleagues to arrest Paul and his followers to face an angry Ephesian crowd. Acts 19:23-34; Matthew 11:11-14, 18-19 Read Transcrip...

28 Mars 202223min

Jewish leaders send Alexander as their representative to the city officials in an effort to separate themselves from the rapidly growing church. Dimitrius begins to beat the war drums against the Teac...

6 Mars 202224min

Dimitrius conducts reconnaissance of the rapidly growing Christ community; Paul sends Sosthanes back to Corinth with important instructions. Aquila encourages Epaphras to minister in Colossae. Acts 19...

7 Feb 202227min

Eliezer turns away from his magical practices; Paul and Sosthanes begin writing First Corinthians; Ephesus turns away from its magic practices. Acts 19:17-20; Matthew 10:34-39; James 3:1-5; James 3:13...

12 Jan 202225min

Immer and Yedaiah, two of Sceva’s sons, wish to harness Paul’s power for their own exorcism practice. Eliezer has a moment of reckoning. Acts 19:17-20; Deuteronomy 18:9-14; Ephesians 6:10-18 Read Tran...

20 Dec 202125min

The Seven Sons of Sceva underestimate a demon possessed man and come to realize a world much larger than they’ve known. Acts 19:11-15; Matthew 16:24-28; John 3:18-21; Colossians 1:11-14; James 5:13-16...

5 Dec 202128min